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Common Linux vulnerabilities admins need to detect and fix

Server admins need to prepare for a variety of common Linux vulnerabilities, from software and hardware vulnerabilities to employee-created ones and even digital espionage.

By Wiley Publishing, Kyle Johnson • June 30, 2021

How to implement Linux security best practices

When setting up security for a company's infrastructure, admins need to focus on backups, patch management and regular vulnerability scans.

By Kyle Johnson • June 30, 2021

Mitigate threats with a remote workforce risk assessment

Risk assessments are more necessary than ever as organizations face the challenge of protecting remote and hybrid workers alongside in-office employees.

By Paul Kirvan • June 29, 2021

Zscaler: Exposed servers, open ports jeopardizing enterprises

Zscaler analyzed 1,500 networks and found administrators are leaving basic points of entry wide open for attackers as neglected servers are falling by the wayside.

By Shaun Nichols • June 16, 2021

The top 6 SSH risks and how regular assessments cut danger

By performing ongoing risk assessments, organizations can keep their SSH vulnerabilities at a minimum and ensure their remote access foundation is secure.

By Michael Cobb • June 10, 2021

Network reconnaissance techniques for beginners

In this excerpt of 'How Cybersecurity Really Works,' author Sam Grubb breaks down common network reconnaissance techniques used by adversaries to attack wired networks.

By No Starch Press, Katie Donegan • May 28, 2021

Why cloud changes everything around network security

Vishal Jain examines why the data center mindset doesn't work for network security when it comes to using the public cloud and how companies should think instead.

By Vishal Jain • May 24, 2021

How to build a cloud security observability strategy

Security observability in the cloud involves more than workload monitoring. Read up on the essential observability components and tools needed to reap the security benefits.

By Dave Shackleford • May 19, 2021

12 essential features of advanced endpoint security tools

In addition to protecting an organization's endpoints from threats, IT administrators can use endpoint security tools to monitor operation functions and DLP strategies.

By Linda Rosencrance, Kyle Johnson • May 19, 2021

Endpoint security strategy: Focus on endpoints, apps or both?

Companies know how to secure traditional endpoints, but what about mobile devices outside the network? They should decide if they want to protect devices, apps or both.

By Kyle Johnson • May 14, 2021

Enterprises mull 5G vs. Wi-Fi security with private networks

While Wi-Fi security can be implemented just as securely as 5G, mechanisms built into 5G offer some compelling benefits to enterprises considering private 5G networks.

By Andrew Froehlich • May 14, 2021

‘FragAttacks’ eavesdropping flaws revealed in all Wi-Fi devices

Security researcher Mathy Vanhoef said every Wi-Fi device is impacted by at least one of the 12 vulnerabilities, and most devices are vulnerable to several of the flaws.

By Shaun Nichols • May 13, 2021

Container vs. VM security: Which is better?

Security professionals often compare containers vs. VMs when determining whether virtualization or containerization is better for their company's security strategy.

By Ed Moyle • May 13, 2021

What’s the difference between sandboxes vs. containers?

Understanding the differences between sandboxes vs. containers for security can help companies determine which best suits their particular use cases.

By Ed Moyle, Matthew Pascucci • May 13, 2021

How to use CIS benchmarks to improve public cloud security

Safeguarding public cloud environments is a shared responsibility. Cloud customers should use CIS benchmarks to ensure cloud security at the account level.

By Dave Shackleford • May 6, 2021

Learn how to mitigate container security issues

The more companies embrace application containerization, the more they need to know about container security issues and attack prevention methods.

By O'Reilly Media, Kyle Johnson • April 29, 2021

Adopting containers and preventing container security risks

When it comes to container security risks, organizations often worry about container escapes, but as expert Liz Rice explains, they should focus on prevention and patching.

By Kyle Johnson • April 29, 2021

Applying web application reconnaissance to offensive hacking

Learn how to apply web application reconnaissance fundamentals to improve both offensive and defensive hacking skills in an excerpt of 'Web Application Security' by Andrew Hoffman.

By Katie Donegan • April 27, 2021

Collaboration is key to a secure web application architecture

Author Andrew Hoffman explains the importance of a secure web application architecture and how to achieve it through collaboration between software and security engineers.

By Katie Donegan • April 27, 2021

6 SSH best practices to protect networks from attacks

SSH is essential, but default installations can be costly. Auditing and key management are among critical SSH best practices to employ at any organization.

By Michael Cobb • April 16, 2021

POODLE Attack

The POODLE attack, also known as CVE-2014-3566, is an exploit used to steal information from secure connections, including cookies, passwords and any of the other type of browser data that gets encrypted as a result of the secure sockets layer (SSL) protocol.

By TechTarget Contributor • April 15, 2021

Unify on-premises and cloud access control with SDP

One security framework available to organizations struggling with on-premises and cloud access control issues is a software-defined perimeter. Learn how SDP can help.

By John Burke • April 15, 2021

12 Microsoft Exchange Server security best practices

Exchange security has come under increased scrutiny since the recent exploitation of critical vulnerabilities. Review this list of activities to best protect your enterprise.

By Paul Kirvan • April 9, 2021

How to build a honeypot to increase network security

Create a honeypot that will trap attackers and monitor their activities to enhance your organization's network security. This step-by-step guide takes you through the process.

By Ben Lutkevich • March 31, 2021

How to set up Palo Alto security profiles

Learning how to build and implement security profiles and policies can help novice admins make sure they use Palo Alto Networks firewalls effectively to protect their network.

By Packt Publishing, Kyle Johnson • March 22, 2021